Adoption Factors Of Components Of Integrated Crop Management For Rice In Banten Province-Indonesia

Abstract

The research of  actual conditions of  Integrated Crop Management (ICM) for Rice in Banten Province had been conducted.  The goal of this study were: 1) To know the application  of technology component of  ICM for Rice in Banten Province, 2)  To analyze  factors  adoption of ICM   in Banten  Province. The method used is survey method. The survey was conducted in four districts with a total of 120 farmer respondents. Methods of data analysis using qualitative and quantitative analysis, each respectively descriptive tabulations and   odds function  of logistic regression (logic). The results of this study are: 1) The use level  of new high yield varieties (NHYV) in Banten province is as high as 100% in the fourth regency. The  use level  of certified seeds ranged 83 - 97% in Banten Province.  Adoption of the young age of planted seeds was carried out by 54 - 100% of the farmers. The number of young seeds 1-3 stems per plant hole have implemented by 61 - 93% of the farmers.  Planting system of legowo parallel has been implemented by 46 - 100% of the farmers. 2) Based on the logic function, the determinants factor of innovation adoption of  young   seed age namely  ever  heard of ICM and  hand tractor wages. The adoption factor of the seed certified is ever heard of ICM, the  long to  follow of ICMFS and  non-certified seed prices. Advice on the implementation of ICMFS namely the additional of area wide  of ICMFS, precision-assisted seed distribution, provision of equipment aid Leaf Color Chart, The Rice Field Soil Test Device (PUTS), Soil pH meter, and the escort  honor escort for extension worker, chief of district agricultural or chief of   Agricultural Extension Office.

Keywords: Innovation,  Integrated Crop Management for Rice, distribution pattern,  adoption.